Authentic French Bread Bm Magic Recipe

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   ["*** Slightly adapted for my use from Bread Machine Magic*** Place all ingredients except cornmeal in breadpan.", "Select dough setting and start.", "At beep, turn dough onto a floured countertop or possibly cutting board.", "(I spray an acrylic board with Pam and skip the flour).", "Shape the dough into 12"" oblong loaf, 1 large round loaf, 2 18-inch baguettes, or possibly 8 french rolls.", "Dust the top with a little flour; rub it in.", "Place on a cookie sheet dusted with cornmeal.", "Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a hot over 30 to 45 min of till doubled.", "To hot oven slightly, turn on hot setting for two min then turn it of", "Place a pan of warm water on the bottom rack of the oven.", "Preheat oven to 450 .", "Immediately before placing bread in oven, slash tops with a very sharp knife (I use a serratted knife) about 1/2"" deep.", "Bake round or possibly oblong loaves 20 minues, baguettes about 15 min, french rolls bake 10 to 12 min.", "Remove from oven and cold on a wire rack.", "This is best served within hrs of baking.", "To preserve crisp crust, don't store in plastic wrap or possibly bags."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.